Prep Cook

Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) is an innovative public school district dedicated to fostering a justice-centered educational environment where the unique talents and potential of each student are nurtured and celebrated. Located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, BCCS is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental elements of its mission and core values. The district emphasizes student voice at its foundation and operates with a strong commitment to disrupting oppressive systems while ensuring a supportive, culturally responsive atmosphere for all learners and staff. BCCS is a full-service community school that offers a wide array of student services, including health and wellness programs, counseling, and family support, extending its influence beyond academics to create a holistic educational experience.

The district is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple openings for the role of Prep Cook within its Food Services team. This position, which falls under the Nutrition Services category, involves preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods across district schools on a district-wide basis. The role primarily supports the Head Cook and District Food Service Manager under moderate supervision and requires semi-skilled kitchen work involving food preparation, cooking, serving, sanitation, and food safety compliance.

Prep Cooks at BCCS are integral to ensuring that nutritious, high-quality meals are provided to students in a manner that supports the district’s mission and core values of justice-centered education. Candidates in this role will work in dynamic school environments serving Brooklyn Center Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, with shift hours tailored to the specific location. The roles offer an hourly wage ranging from $19.29 to $21.70 depending on experience and union approval, with additional pay available for certifications such as SNA levels and Food Protection Manager’s License.

Beyond the competitive salary, BCCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible and affordable health insurance options, dental insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs aimed at supporting the health and well-being of employees. The district also provides a supportive work environment that values staff wellness, professional growth, and work-life balance.

As a Prep Cook, the selected candidates will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks ranging from food preparation and cooking to ensuring sanitary conditions in the kitchen and cafeteria. Duties include operating kitchen equipment safely, serving food in an equitable and culturally responsive way, handling cash transactions, maintaining accurate food production and inventory records, and communicating effectively with students and staff to foster a welcoming dining environment. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to perform multiple kitchen tasks efficiently to support high-volume meal service.

This opportunity at Brooklyn Center Community Schools is well-suited for individuals passionate about nutrition, student wellness, and making a meaningful difference within an educational community. The district offers a stable, union-supported job with room for advancement through certification and professional development. Applicants who align with BCCS core values of passion, pride, perseverance, diversity celebration, and justice-centered education will find this role fulfilling and impactful.